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September 30, 2025

Public administration reform in Brazil: still seeking the wrong suspects

Nayara F. Macedo de Medeiros Albrecht The Brazilian parliament recently resumed debates on a reform proposal for public administration. Nayara Albrecht argues that although the proposal claims to target privileges, it risks undermining the integrity of public administration. She suggests that the agenda should also address disparities within the public sector Read more
September 15, 2025

Japan on the frontlines of a global health crisis: antimicrobial resistance

Frank Tu Ngo Frank Tu Ngo highlights Japan’s leadership in mitigating one of today’s most urgent global health challenges, antimicrobial resistance (AMR). By capitalising on its political influence, funding, expertise, and diplomatic positioning, Japan is driving global efforts against AMR Read more
August 15, 2025

🌊 How Romania’s educational institutions resisted illiberal pressures

Gabriela-Elena Plăpămaru Amid rising illiberalism, Romanian democratic institutions face growing pressure. Gabriela Plăpămaru reveals how the traditional right tried to undermine Romania’s education sector — and how progressives responded with institutional resilience Read more
July 30, 2025

BRICS and the rewriting of global health diplomacy in a post-US era

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan As the US retreats from global health leadership, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan examines how BRICS is stepping up as a key player. With the Pandemic Agreement still under negotiation. This gives BRICS countries an opportunity to promote a more equitable, inclusive approach to global health diplomacy in a shifting geopolitical landscape Read more
April 15, 2025

How welfare policy affects immigration attitudes

Alina Vrânceanu Social policies shape public opinions on immigration. A study by Alina Vrânceanu and Bilyana Petrova shows that in Western Europe, generous welfare systems – perhaps counterintuitively – make natives more favourably inclined toward immigrants. Cutting benefits risks exacerbating anti-immigrant sentiment. These research findings have important implications for social conflict in modern capitalist democracies Read more
April 9, 2025

The politics of eating: why facts and social norms don't shift diets

Carolin Zorell Have you ever tried to change your diet based on new information, perhaps after reading about the environmental benefits of plant-based eating or the health risks associated with processed meat –– only to find yourself slipping back into old habits? If so, you are not alone write Carolin Zorell, Nicklas Neuman and Ansung Kim Read more
February 12, 2025

Does good evidence make good policies?

Giuseppe Cannata Evidence-informed policy-making promises to deliver better policies. Yet, people working at the science-policy interface in Europe face multiple challenges in making the most of it – from political constraints to a lack of administrative capacity and limited opportunity for productive exchange. Giuseppe Cannata discusses these challenges and their normative implications for European science-for-policy ecosystems Read more
November 19, 2024

🔮 Populist radical-right parties are developing distinct education policies

Oliver Gruber Oliver Gruber and Philipp Schnell examine how populist radical-right parties are extending their influence far beyond traditional populist policy areas, such as immigration. Across Europe, these parties are switching their focus to education policy. Read more

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